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Sotheby’s Nick Deimel examines Fernando Botero’s 1958 rendition of the Mona Lisa, which anchors a special selling exhibition on view at #SothebysNewYork. In the late 1950s, Botero began a series of paintings that reimagined da Vinci’s iconic portrait. These works served as a starting point for the exploration of proportion and presence that would define his career. ‘Botero in New York’ is on view at the Breuer through 7 September. Plan your visit at the link in bio.

Bidders made quick work of this masterful Basquiat painting, a standout of The New York Sales in May. His defining work achieved $52.7 million at #SothebysNewYork. The painting, ‘Museum Security (Broadway Meltdown),’ was one of 12 monumental canvases Basquiat made in 1983. This series embodies the themes of success and exploitation, fame and abjection, value and merit, race, class, and colonialism for which the artist is best known. If you’re looking to consign with Sotheby’s after our record-br

Last year, history was made at #SothebysParis when Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin bag sold for €8.6 million ($10.1 million). After weeks of anticipation, bidders on the phone, online and in the room battled for the one-of-a-kind handbag with the opening bid alone of $513,040 shattering the world record for any Birkin. Revisit the moment auctioneer @aurelie_vandevoorde brought the hammer down. Considering selling? Unlock the value of your collection with Sotheby's at the link in bio.

What did an Ancient Sculpture expert think of the Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey film? We asked our Specialist Alex Olsman to share her thoughts on the blockbuster film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Spoiler alert… she has notes! #odyssey #filmtok #christophernolan

The best jewelry advice? Always try it on. Sotheby’s Frank Everett explains why. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

Bhupen Khakhar, India’s first Pop artist, is celebrated today as a maverick in South Asian painting. Here, Specialist Deeksha Nath examines his enigmatic 1988 landscape on view at #SothebysLondon. This untitled painting shows two nude men in tender embrace, enclosed within a rocky enclave. This sparse scene builds on Khakhar’s reflections on desire, vulnerability and the experience of living between disclosure and concealment. See this work and other paintings by Khakhar in the South Asia Edit,

The only other red Stetson is owned by Beyoncé. Now, #SothebysNewYork has the second. Here, Sotheby’s @Phyllis Kao discusses the story behind this unique object and how its colorway commemorates both the country’s 250th anniversary as well as the Chinese zodiac year of the Fire Horse. Bid now via the link in bio. All proceeds benefit the Gold House Foundation. The Summer Season is presented in partnership with @sothebysrealty.

The Don Draper era is over. Sealed crystal decanters are out, and wine decanters are in. Our Global Head of Whisky & Spirits Jonny Fowle explains why. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

This week at #SothebysNewYork, Watson and Crick’s original DNA model from 1953 soared to more than 3x its pre-sale estimate in the auction room. One of just six known examples, it ranks as one of the most important and profound scientific achievements of the 20th century. Watson and Crick would go on to receive a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for their work on the molecular structure of DNA. Watch the incredible moment auctioneer Justin Cheung brought the hammer down for a final

Today at #SothebysNewYork, astronaut Buzz Aldrin's personal Omega Speedmaster Professional blasted off in the auction room, achieving nearly 6x its low estimate. Watch the moment it sold for a final hammer price of 44,800 USD. The most famous use of the Speedmaster was during the Apollo 11 mission. They've been known as ‘Moon Watches' ever since. Neil Armstrong left his Speedmaster in the Lunar Module during their Lunar EVA, while Aldrin wore his, becoming the first astronaut to do so. Consideri